New to the lineup of Z200 Husqvarna mowers, this Z242F features a 21.5HP Kawasaki engine, armrests and headlights. Performance and style hit the grass running with the all new Z200 Series Zero Turn Mowers. Cutting edge design, proven performance and new innovative features combine to make lawn maintenance an event instead of a chore.
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Seller was courteous, prompt and helpful. Received the lawn mower early. FedEx Freight did a good job. Seller helped solve a couple of mower ‘bugs’, but all is good now, and we are pleased with the purchase.
First ztr I've owned. Bought it to mow approx half acre yard so I could mow and not have to use a push mower anywhere. This accomplished that. However the tires on a machine this light tend to spin everywhere. I took the time to learn the proper technique of turning but I often got stuck on level ground. I have installed so atv mx style tires and it made a world of difference. If I mow at full speed like I'm in a hurry I still spin. Otherwise it goes just fine. My yard has a slight grade throughout...very slight but there non the less. I can now tell my drive belt slips slightly and I have to hold a decent correction on the levers to go straight up and down the yard. I plan on replacing the belt with a gates power rated belt if they make the correct size. The deck belt also came slipping quite bad. Tensioner spring is not strong enough. Adjusting the tension to max does keep it from slipping but the spring tension is no where close to the previous tractors I've had. Last con I'll add is the deck lift assist spring. If you raise the seat you will see 1 spring even though there is a space for a second on the other side. This is correct nothing missing. Do yourself a favor and add a second spring. Makes the adjustment lever perfectly balanced for quick and easy height changes.
Now pros. The deck and blades are awesome. Throws grass similar to a commercial mower. Will not clog or throw clumps even if mowing too tall wet grass. The kawi engine also has all the torque you need to mow in those type of conditions. Only negative on the deck is the discharge chute is over exaggerated. No reason my 42 inch deck needs to be wider than my craftsman 48 inch deck mower.
Overall if you plan on upgrading the tires. Which I recommend to go taller on and air them down around 3psi you will get a smooth ride with decent traction and the speed picks up to something more that you would expect from a ztr.
Mine was purchased through a local Husqvarna dealer and not from Amazon. Fyi tractor dealers dont care about what you have to complain about after buying the lowest priced model. So order online, big box store or w/e I don't think it matters too much unless your spending over 5k on a machine.
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2023
Received the mower on Friday and bought the extended warranty . It has not moved from my driveway. The right rear wheel is locked and will not release. Husqvarna does not answer the phone on weekends. Apparently the machine has to sit outside in the rain until someone helps. Husqvarna authorized dealers are no where to be found in this area. Do not buy this machine